News: Finance
Australia Institute exposes why and how NSW Government is stalling on saving koalas
A new video report from The Australia Institute - a public policy think tank based in Canberra - exposes how the NSW Government is stalling on saving koalas and gazetting the...
Apr 8, 2024
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Environment
Viva Leisure enters Northern Territory fitness market with acquisition of four iFitness 24/7 gyms
Viva Leisure Limited has announced its strategic expansion into the Northern Territory health club market through the acquisition of iFitness 24/7, the leading health club...
Apr 7, 2024
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Fitness
Barossa Valley’s participation in 2025 AFL Gather Round to deliver major facility upgrades
South Australia's Barossa Valley will see its recreation and sporting facilities upgraded via joint funding of $40 million from the South Australian Government and The Barossa...
Apr 7, 2024
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NSW Swifts and Giants Netball refuse sports betting sponsorship
The NSW Government’s 'Reclaim the Game' initiative has been adopted by NSW Swifts and GIANTS Netball as the latest teams, and first for netball in NSW, to let their extensive...
Apr 7, 2024
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Support continues for Northern Territory Aboriginal tourism sector
The Northern Territory Government is continuing to deliver support to the Territory’s rich Aboriginal tourism sector with Round 7 of the Aboriginal Tourism Grant Program opening...
Apr 7, 2024
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Finance
Over $1 million in grants for NSW environmental education projects
Under the NSW Environmental Trust’s Environmental Education Grants Program, more than $1.1 million has been awarded to eight organisations to implement key environmental...
Apr 7, 2024
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Environment
Ignite Fitness to return as two single day events
Following the success of the Ignite Fitness Business Summit in 2023, the event is returning in August as two events held over consecutive days in Melbourne. Organiser Mel...
Apr 4, 2024
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P!NK delivers economic boost for Townsville
Queensland Country Bank Stadium was packed with a record-breaking 65,000 strong crowd across two nights in March to be entertained by global pop icon P!NK's high-energy...
Apr 4, 2024
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Entertainment
Barrie Elvish takes AUSactive's call for Federal budget to include tax deductibility for gym memberships to mainstream media
AUSactive’s call for the upcoming Federal budget to include tax deductibility for gym memberships for all taxpayers and fringe benefit tax exemption for employer provided gym...
Apr 3, 2024
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Fitness
City of Kingston moves forward with plans for Mordialloc Aquatic Centre
The City of Kingston in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs has advised that it has approved the planning permit application for its planned new aquatic centre in Mordialloc....
Apr 3, 2024
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Aquatics
Indigenous tourism projects in Northern Territory secure $6 million in new funding
The Northern Territory Government and Australian Government have announced $6 million in new funding to deliver strategic Indigenous tourism projects. The investment is aimed at...
Apr 2, 2024
Tourism /
Finance
Latest MEAA survey confirms musicians to be the face of Australia’s insecure work crisis
A new survey released by Musicians Australia - an initiative of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) - has revealed an industry in crisis, escalating calls for a...
Apr 2, 2024
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Formula 1 owner Liberty Media announces US$3.75 billion takeover of MotoGP
Formula One’s US-based owner Liberty Media Corporation has announced an agreement to acquire MotoGP’s parent company Dorna Sports S.L.. In a transaction reflecting an enterprise...
Apr 1, 2024
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Finance
Crack in pool shell prompts closure of Katherine Aquatic Centre
Katherine Town Council has closed the 50 metre lap pool at the Katherine Aquatic Centre as a result of cracks being found in its pool shell. While the Council had been planning...
Mar 30, 2024
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Recreation /
Aquatics
Future of Taranaki’s Brooklands Zoo under review
One of the main topics in the New Plymouth District Council’s $4 billion, 10-year draft plan is the future of Brooklands Zoo. The zoo, which opened in 1965, needs a $9 million...
Mar 27, 2024
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Zoos
Aquatic and recreation facility upgrades among projects placed on hold by Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council has this week, determined that it would place a number of construction projects on hold as part of a series of measures being taken to address its...
Mar 26, 2024
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Splendour in the Grass festival cancelled for 2024
Just two weeks after announcing its 2024 line-up, the Splendour In The Grass festival, Australia’s largest music festival - scheduled to take place from 19th to 21st July - has...
Mar 26, 2024
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NSW Government refuses funding request for Leichhardt Oval upgrade
Ongoing requests by the NRL’s Wests Tigers and Sydney's Inner West Council for funds to upgrade the ageing Leichhardt Oval have been dismissed by NSW Premier Chris Minns....
Mar 26, 2024
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Merivale to pay $18 million in underpayment following hospitality class action
Catering and hospitality giant Merivale is to pay out $18 million after settling an underpayment class action that stemmed from allegations it underpaid up to 14,000 of its...
Mar 26, 2024
Legal /
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Finance
Members announced for South Australia’s new Artists at Work Taskforce
The South Australian Government has announced the membership of the new Artists at Work Taskforce, created to investigate work insecurity and income inequality experienced by...
Mar 26, 2024
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NAB data reveals Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour delivered $300 million for city economies
The Taylor Swift l The Eras Tour, held in February over four consecutive nights at Sydney’s Accor Stadium and three consecutive nights at Melbourne Cricket Ground helped...
Mar 25, 2024
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Queensland Premier suggests major Brisbane Olympics venue contracts could be delayed until after state election
Queensland Premier Steven Miles may wait until after the upcoming state election to lock in a major upgrade to a key venue for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Having last...
Mar 25, 2024
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Tokyo survey company reports insolvency for record number of fitness clubs in Japan
According to private survey company Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd, a record number of fitness clubs in Japan have gone insolvent this fiscal year despite the market size growing....
Mar 25, 2024
Finance /
Fitness
GoXPro’s new Semi-Private Coaching software allows personal trainers to boost session revenue
GoXPro - a market-leading digital platform for gym chains, studios and personal trainers - has launched new personal training software to cater for in-person Semi-Private...
Mar 25, 2024
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Fitness